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Horses: treating proud flesh
This wound complication in horses can be serious, warns Dr Mac.
From manual labourer to managing partner
Erik Phinallephe (55) was born and raised in Stellenbosch and started working as a general farm labourer when he was only 12.
Weevils & other sweet potato pests
The sweet potato weevil (Cylas spp) is arguably the most destructive pest of this crop.
Nene announces plans to curb government spending and increase tax revenue
Government is running out of money, leaving finance minister Nhlanhla Nene with one of two choices – he either has to increase taxes or cut state expenditure.
Food losses in Sub-Saharan at 100mt/year
Sub-Sahara Africa loses 100 million tons of food every year, according to the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation.
Successful piggery businesses in South Africa
Number Two Piggeries currently employs 1 000 people, and farms a total of 20 000 breeding sows.
Agri Mega Week review
See what Joe Spencer spotted at Mega Park, Bredasdorp in September.
Taking hold of your tax
South Africans receive little in return for the taxes they pay. What can be done to remedy this unsatisfactory state of affairs?
Fresh produce sector : More change for the better
The rapid changes that we witness every day in the world are well-documented, but I remain constantly intrigued by them.
Chance opportunity breeds future success
Thorn Park trading store began farming chickens 19 years ago after
fortune walked through the door – literally. Now raising in excess of 10 000 chickens, the enterprise is proving to be the store’s proverbial golden egg. Grant Hollins visited the operation outside East London to find out more.
KZN grain farmers hope for good rains
Extensive drought conditions across KwaZulu-Natal are forcing many of the province’s summer grains producers to delay the planting of their crops for the 2014/2015 season.
Tomato tarts
There are times in a braai connoisseur’s life when he or she gets to wondering what to serve after the boerewors, chops and well-aged rump steak, but before the ice cream with honey and whisky sauce. Well, here’s the answer: tomato tarts. Yes, you heard right.
Why poultry farmers fail
It’s no secret that most new entrants to poultry farming go bankrupt. Jan Grobbelaar, training director at Dumela Poultry Solutions, discusses common errors and how to avoid them.
Constructing a borehole, a step-by-step guide
A borehole is an expensive investment. Good construction is therefore crucial. Here are some helpful tips from earth science and groundwater consultants, Umvoto Africa.
Family farms crucial to agri production
South Africa’s family farms are part of a global network of 570 million family-owned farms and 56% of all agricultural production came from these businesses, said Harry Prinsloo, chairperson of AgriSA’s policy committee at the Congress on Friday.
Ebola’s scare factor
The economic effects of contagious, incurable, fatal diseases are well known. During the avian flu epidemic in Asia about 10 years ago, restaurants were empty, and foreign investors and travellers avoided the region.
Always buy the best bulls
If you want to make money breeding cattle, you have to buy the best bulls available. The Glen Heath Tuli Stud is proof that this strategy works.
Food inflation – who is to blame?
Consumers invariably blame farmers when food prices rise. The reality is very different.
Cosy staff cottage
Patrick wants to build a simple dwelling for two of his labourers on his farm. He asks Jonno for help.
Controlling veterinary costs
Veterinary bills can be expensive. Fortunately, there are ways to reduce
these costs without compromising your horse’s health, says Dr Mac.
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